Brockton Fire

10/09/2026

Join us for our annual Fire SAFEty education day tomorrow October 10 from 10am to 2pm. 540 West st Fire station #6. This family friendly event will be loaded with fun excitement and fire SAFEty education to close out National Fire Prevention week. Help us pass the word!

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

It’s Fire Prevention week and Brockton Fire has once again began our Youth Fire Academy. 10 juniors and seniors from Brockton High will be joining us for the next 10 weeks.
This week we learned nature of fire, including the stages of fire, heat transfer, reading smoke, flow path including unidirectional and bidirectional flow. Simulated flashover and even experienced 2 separate backdrafts. We finished the day off with fire extinguishers. Learning the classification of fires, A B C D & K, using h2o and dry chem on our wooden prop and propane prob.

10/04/2026

It's Fire Prevention Week!!!

The Brockton Fire Department recently responded to an incident involving a DIY/owner-installed solar array mounted on top of a trailer. Inside were numerous devices powered by lithium-ion batteries—creating a situation that required some serious situational awareness.

👏 Great job by the members of Group 4! Their quick recognition of the hazards and thoughtful actions helped mitigate what could have become a much more serious incident. The lithium-ion batteries were safely removed and secured in an appropriate sealed container for proper disposal.

This is a good reminder that when it comes to electrical systems, solar installations, and lithium-ion batteries, “DIY” can sometimes stand for “Don’t Involve Yourself.”

Solar and electrical installations should be completed by properly licensed professionals and in accordance with applicable codes and safety requirements.

Today's tips:
Treat lithium-ion batteries with respect:
• Use the correct charger and follow manufacturer instructions.
• Don't use batteries that are damaged, swollen, leaking, or overheating.
• Store batteries away from extreme temperatures and combustible materials.
• Dispose of damaged or unwanted batteries properly—never put them in your household trash or recycling.

A little planning and professional help can prevent a BIG problem later.

Great work, Group 4—and remember: the best fire is the one we never have to respond to! 👨‍🚒🔥

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10/03/2026

🔥🔋 CHARGE INTO FIRE SAFETY! 🔋🔥

Today marks the first day of Fire Prevention Week 2026, and this year we’re talking about something that powers our phones, tools, bikes, scooters—and a whole lot more: LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES!

They’re convenient… but when damaged, defective, improperly charged, or misused, they can become a serious fire hazard.

Today's tips!

Only choose products that are listed and approved by a recognized testing laboratories. Look for the UL label.

Alway use the charger designed for your device. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and avoid charging damaged batteries.

Never throw lithium-ion batteries in your household trash or recycling bin. Dispose of them properly through an approved battery recycling program.

If a battery is swollen, leaking, smoking, unusually hot, or damaged—stop using it!

CHARGE INTO FIRE SAFETY!

10/02/2026

This week Brockton Fire worked with our community partners at Brockton Area Transit (bat) on vital training for the new battery electric hybrid buses. We value the great communication we share with all of our community partners especially when it comes to public safety.

09/25/2026

This week members of our Fire Prevention Staff joined fire investigators from across the region at the annual Massachusetts Arson Investigators Education conference.
The topic this year concentrated on Fire Environments and Characteristics of burn patterns.
As fire behavior continutes to change and technology evolves our investigative tactics must be adaptive.
Thank you to the Board of Directors of the MA-IAAI for all of the hard work and dedication put into this conference.
Special thank you to Dr. Elaine Pope forensic specialist for incredible seminars!

09/22/2026

Join us!

09/17/2026

08/17/2026

Friendly reminder tomorrow the 18th of August join us at the West library from 5 to 7 pm for an informational meeting on the process to join the ranks of the Brockton Fire Department. Bring a friend!